Technical Security Engineer

Shock Media B.V.; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Company car

Company bike

26 vacation days

Pension plan

Training budget

Remote work allowance

On-call salary increase

LAN parties

Job summary

Shock Media B.V. is seeking a Technical Security Engineer to defend our Linux hosting platform and protect customer data. You will work with the Security team on threat prevention, detection, and incident response, using XDR/SIEM tools and internal security tooling.

You’ll monitor networks, investigate incidents, and help develop security solutions while collaborating across teams. Hybrid work from Almelo or remote setups enables a flexible schedule in a young, informal environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with Linux and related technologies.
• Hacker mindset with attention to detail.
• Proactive in improving security tooling and processes.

Responsibilities

• Secure networks, systems, and services using advanced tooling.
• Monitor, detect, and respond to security alerts and incidents.
• Develop and enhance internal security tooling and solutions.
• Collaborate with Security & Compliance teams to meet requirements.

Skills

Linux

Security engineering

Incident response

Threat detection

Tools

XDR/SIEM

Job description

You are passionate about cybersecurity and ready to defend against challenging threats, using your knowledge and skills to effectively counter digital risks. As a Technical Security Engineer, you will play a key role in protecting our systems from potential attacks and ensuring the integrity of our data. Work in a dynamic environment and contribute to strengthening our digital security. Join our team and help us create a secure digital future!

As a Technical Security Engineer, you will become part of a young and growing team of security specialists within a challenging Managed Linux Hosting environment. Together with your colleagues, you safeguard networks, systems, and data using our XDR/SIEM solutions, while also contributing to the development of internal security tooling. When necessary, you conduct thorough investigations and act decisively during incidents. In addition, you quickly recognize trends and actively help further develop our security solutions. You will work in an environment where knowledge sharing, collaboration, and delivering the best results for inspiring (international) clients are key. Continuously optimizing and improving to become the best Managed Hoster in Europe is our shared ambition.

What will you do?

As a Technical Security Engineer, you will work closely with the Security team to technically secure Shock Media and its customers. Your daily responsibilities include:

• Being at the frontline of securing our networks, systems, and services;
• Working in an environment where you are constantly challenged by external parties attempting to gain access to our systems;
• Continuously monitoring our network and systems using advanced tooling, assessing security alerts, and ensuring appropriate actions are taken;
• Using your analytical mindset to identify trends and further enhance our detection & response solutions;
• Staying up to date with technological developments and proactively implementing new security solutions;
• Contributing to the preventive and proactive identification and remediation of vulnerabilities;
• Thinking like a Red Teamer to optimize your work within the Blue Team;
• Responding quickly and effectively to incidents and ensuring proper handling and follow-up;
• Maintaining close contact with our Security & Compliance team to continuously meet both our own and our customers’ requirements.

What do we ask?

• You have a passion for Security and are a true technologist. You don’t just use tooling you adapt, improve, and implement it within our services;
• You have a hacker mindset and a strong eye for detail;
• You have knowledge of and experience with Linux and related technologies;
• You are proactive and take initiative when you see opportunities for improvement;
• And of course, our young, informal, and down-to-earth company culture appeals to you.

What do we offer?

• A gross annual salary of € 38.000 to € 55.000, depending on your knowledge and experience;
• Travel allowance or the option of a company car and/or company bike;
• 26 vacation days, with the option to buy or accrue more;
• A well-structured pension plan;
• Plenty of opportunities for development and growth, including a personal training budget;
• Option to work partly from home, including a remote work allowance;
• Opportunities to increase your salary and time off through on-call shifts;
• A friendly working environment with short communication lines across teams;
• An active staff association organizing fun events throughout the year (including our famous LAN parties!).

Who are we?

Shock Media has been more then a Managed Hosting Provider for over 25 years, ensuring the accessibility and availability of thousands of business‑critical websites and (web) applications for various national and international organizations every day. Working at Shock Media means being part of a young, professional, and informal team of specialists where you can literally turn your hobby into your job. Where necessary, you can expect sufficient guidance and freedom from us to further shape your role. You can work from our headquarters in Almelo and/or in a hybrid setup from home.

Certified quality & security

ISO 27001, NEN 7510, ISO 9001, SOC 2 and
ISAE 3402 certified.

Direct contact with specialized engineers, available day and night.

Experienced team with Linux specialists

More than 25 years of hosting expertise for business‑critical environments.

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